You've been doing the washing up all wrong

Washing up is something that most of us do every single day of our lives, so we kind of assumed we'd got it mastered by now...

But it turns out that might not the case, as the cleaning experts over at the Good Housekeeping Institutehave revealed that there's a correct order in which you're meant to wash things.

Explaining the five big washing mistakes that many of us are guilty of, the GHI says following the right order is key if you want to banish germs and make your kitchenware sparkle.

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'If you're chucking all of your dirty kitchenware in the sink together, you could end up with bacteria and dirt spreading,' the say.

'Follow this order to keep your water and your dishes as clean as possible during the washing process: in hot, soapy water, begin by washing glasses, then lightly soiled dishes such as mugs, saucers and side plates.

Other big no-nos include using a dirty washing up sponge or brush, using the wrong type of brush (such as a harsh scourer) on delicate crockery, and not scraping food debris away before soaking your dishes.

The other essential that you shouldn't step near the sink without? Washing up gloves...

'Using gloves protects your hands from heat, meaning that you can increase the temperature of the water,' they say. 'Bacteria can thrive in cooler temperatures, so hotter water can kill nasty germs as well as break down grease, giving you a shiny and clean wash.'

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